The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-17
and Walnut streets to witness the militia
parade.
AS Seen by the President.


cony of the Lafayette Hotel, followed by
Colonel Lamont, his wife and two or three
guests. They received enthusiastic applause
Mrs. Cleveland was dressed in a handsome
black silk, with white insertions a beautiful
white feather adorning her hat. At 11.2O
General Sheridan, mounted on handsome
sorrel horse, came up the street at the head
Of the vast cavalcade of military, preceded
by squad Of mounted reserves. As they
passed the reviewing stand, the President
arose and tipped his silk hat. Immediately
there arose one continuous round of huzzahs
Behind Sheridan came the city troop of cav
airy, on prancing steeds. As the cavalry
men passed the grand stand, each of the
companies went through drilling evolutiOns
with amazing precision.
Admiral Luce rode at the head of the col
umn Of the naval brigade, preceded by the
Marine Band, who, with their handsome
uniforms, marching in four columns the en-
tire width OF the street, presented an impos.
ing sight. Following was a detachment of
marines from the North Atlantic squadron.
=, AS the they drew up, company front, " in front
eyolutions being models of precision. The
life saving service followed with a pretty
display. General Sheridan rode erect, look
ing neither to the right nor left. As each
mander raised his hat and saluted him, re-
celving, in return, bow of recognition
from the Commander-in-chief As Governor
Beaver passed, thousands of th-Oats opened
and sent up royal cheer for the veteran
battle as tribute to his loyalty.
Behind came nearly 10000 Pennsylvania
militia in handsome suits, marching to the
music Of national patriotic airs rendered by
the regimental bands. Gov. Green and Gen
Sewell OF New. Jersey, at the head of the
New Jersey brigade, were recognized by the
crowd and cheered. Gov. Gordon of Georgia
and staff rode at the head of the Gate CITY
Guards Of Atlanta, and received the plaudits
OF the multitude. The Governors Foot
Guard OF Hartford was unanimously de-
clared the most handsomely uniformed and
finest drilled company in the parade. They
also received large share of applause, but
as between them, the First regiment of Mas
sachusetts militia and the Boston Cadets, the
governors body guard, it was difficult to
decide as to which excelled in maneuvres.
When Governor Foraker appeared at the
head OF the Fourteenth Ohio, he was obliged
to keep his head uncovered a long time to
acknowledge the vociferous cheers from his
friends.
s The end of the parade was occupied by the
post passed in front of the stand, its COM
mander gave a salute to the President, which
was recognized. The entire parade was the
most successful ever seen in modern times.
1t would seem that the height of military
perfection has been reached by the troops Of
hard to Imagine anything more inspiring
than $1,000 uniformed militiamen, all headed
by regimental bands. The commander of
each turned face about" as they reached
the Presidents stand, and with the cheers
OF thousands and the sweet strains of music
the people were completely enraptured
During the time of passing the President re-
NAMED standing with his head uncovered
and answered each salute as given. Orders
were previously issued by the department
commander Of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public that only post commanders should
salute, tie men in line walking facing ahead
This was not strictly adhered to, however,
and many OF the rank and file passed the
stand with uncovered heads. When Garfield
Post, No. A, of Newark came up TO the front,
ranks turned face about" and sent up a
rrousing cheer for the chief magistrate which
ne graciously acknowledged. The cheer
was taken up by the crowd and carried to
the echo. 1t was just o quarter TO three
when the last of the Grand Army passed.
After the parade, the First City Troops of
double columns to escort the presidential
party back to the hotel As the President
descended the steps to the street, leaning on
the arm Of ex-Minister Kasson, he waslgreet-
ed with tumultuous applause. Directly be-
aa a syd s pS When Fachd M lid
party reached the street they walked almost
In the .i.iddle of the roadway to the hotel,
preeeds pre- d and followed by portions. of the
CITY troops AS they walked along there was
one continual round of cheering, to which
the PRESIDENT responded by removing his
nat. Six thousand Grand Army men were
In line. The parade was strictly in con
tormity to the programme. s-g1.
cayety at Receptions and Dinners.
The reception to President and Mrs.
Cleveland at the Academy of Music tonight
M a IL
ever witnessed in the city. Fully ten thou
sand people found their way into the build
ing before the President had grasped the
hand OF the last conner. Every one was in
evening dress and the immense building was
beautifully decorated. The President wore
a dress suit and Mrs. Cleveland beautiful
white satin gown with ostrich trimmings in
her hair. She wore several clusters of dia-
monds.
The reception to the military was given in
the Union League building tonight. Every
officer of the army, navy and militia in the
city received card for the reception, and
nearly every one was present. They were
presented to Generals Sheridan and Scho-
field and Admiral Luce, after which an in-
formal dinner was served
The dinner of the Glover Club this evening
was eaten at the Bellevue Hotel Covers
were laid for 150. Among the distinguished
guests were ex-President Hayes, Senator
EvaTtS, Governor Sawyer, Senator Hawley.
Admiral Luce, Hon. John l.. Wise, Henry Z.
Dixey, the comedian, and Justice Harlan, of
the Supreme Court.
At $50 o'clock Colonel Mcclure and will
liam M. Singerly, the committee appointed
to conduct the President to the banquet
room, appeared with the guest. The entire
company arose and sang verse of Three
Cheers for the Red, White and Blue" which
ended with Three cheers for the President
of the United States" Colonel Mcclure in
troduced President Cleveland as the first
President the Glover Club had the pleasm g
to entertain. President Handy, with mock
p1saianty' SpSlemianity' passed loving cup % the
brief and happy speech. As the President
retired, the company arose arose and sang,
"Oh, He's Jolly Good Fellow"
Notes.
The Maine delegation has quarters at the
Continental. Mayor Chapman of Portland
arrived Wednesday.
Nearly, two thousand of the Public School
boys gathered IN Musical Fund Hall yester-
day morning to rehearse the music they are
to sing on Saturday in Independence Square.
Ihe following Is the programme THE
Young Recruit" Anchored" /" "rhe March
Of the Men of Columbia" .'Giye Us Thy
Song" and "Hail Columbia" the new YER
sion written by DR.. Holmes.
To-day is called Military Day." and to-
morrow will be known as Memorial Day"
Miss Kirby completed arrangements yes
terday morning for a representation of the
original thirteen States tomorrow by thirteen
young ladies from the Claghorn Grammar
school, They win be dressed in white with
silk sashes of red, white and blue. The
name Of the State represented by each will
appear in letters Of gold on dark blue silk.
They will wear liberty caps of red silk, de-
corated with gilt stars and tassels. The
girls will be seated ON a mammoth eagle
drawn by four horses.
Along the route Of the professions, over the
sidewalks, in front of more than three
fourths Of the houses, stands have been built,
which were provided with chairs, and these
were at first sold at the model price of 81. so.
AS the demand grew heavier the price in
creased until seats were TO be had only for
So or $4. The stands were built In many
places far back over the roofs of the lower
houses, and many Of them held $500 chairs
The revenue from these observation areas
in their decoration and they were generally
coats-0f-arms and banners.
There were 16 telegraph stations along the
route of the parade, which were established
for the purpose OF communicating from one
end of the line to tine other.
How They Convened.
BOSTON, Sept 16.-The Journals Wash
lngton special says: "Now that all eyes art
turned toward the Philadelphia celebrations
the fact is recalled that the calling of thu
convention at Philadelphia, which framed
the Constitution of the United States, had
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